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Founding Proclamation

When
5 August 1813
Where
New York City
Part of
Supreme Council for the Northern Jurisdiction founded

Emanuel De La Motta issued a proclamation and charter establishing the Supreme Council for the Northern District and Jurisdiction of the United States.

Acting under the authority of the Charleston council, De La Motta established the council in New York City. The charter, written in January 1815, added a ratification date of May 21, 1814, following the reopening of the council.

Sources

  1. Scottish Rite Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Supreme Council, Scottish Rite, Northern Jurisdiction, USA Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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